Shitty First Draft in all sense of the word

Santa Barbara University has in huge influx of students who could already have issues with substance or dual disorders. Understanding how effected the college has become with extensive program, online courses, trained counselors/therapist, and orientation of school policies and prevention programs. With all the information for incoming students can these programs really help students to over come their addictions?

“What help do College Students have with substance issues?

Student have the opportunity to check out wellness facilities not only for substance use but also for finding activities within the college area to stay fit by signing up at the gym on campus. Counseling programs are a huge part of the college scene and allows college students to see a counselor for five to six visits a year. College students have huge responsibilities to maintain grade point average, living far from their families, image of the social life to fit in with their peers, and jut keeping their heads above water could cause any student to seek out counseling. If students have a substance problems they also can check into anonymous/confidential counseling to help them cope with deeper issues with the outpatient programs which UCSB has to offer. Services within student health program are vast with assessments, seminars, workshops, thirty-minute guided meditation groups, website (sa.ucsb.edu/policies) give a long list of links for various campus and divisional policies/regulations, and students can contact make confidential appointments with a counselor. Most students are unaware of the laws at social gatherings when just hanging out in someones room. If they are under age and others are drinking they can get busted if in the same room.

“Does having a background in addiction make you a better Therapist?”

Most students who have issues with substance may not relate to someone who does not have the addiction. With most clients who are seeking out help most of the time they are more interested in the background of the counselor/therapist before they even start any form of therapy. If the counselor or therapist does not have the knowledge of addiction client may not continue therapy based on that. Some counselors or therapist have long backgrounds in various programs and have worked with diverse clients through out their years. Knowledge of various programs is part of the hours they must full fill to complete for their license. Some therapist do try and changeling themselves with a variety of special programs. Jackie did just that with her learning background. She worked with domestic violence, at a Methadone clinic, etc...